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CIC prepares to sign contract for development of SR 9 farm  

By Carol McIntire
Editor 

Just how quickly things can change was evidenced Thursday during a meeting of the Carroll County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC).

Less than two months ago, Carroll County Commissioners were opening bids for the agricultural lease of the county owned farm on SR 9 north of the village. Full story


Animals perish in barn fire

FPS staff report

Barn fire in MechanicstownA quick response saved a family from losing their home Wednesday morning.

Firefighters were called to 3035 Bergholz Rd., Mechanicstown, at 5:06 a.m. for a barn on fire.  According to Fred Barnett, chief of Fox Twp. Fire Dept., John Beckley, an employee of the Ohio Department of Transportation, was on road patrol heading toward Salineville on SR 39. Full story


County gets Atwood

By Carol McIntire
Editor

Atwood transferIt’s finally over.
When Carroll County Commissioners approved an agreement Monday to transfer the Atwood Resort property to them, it brought the nearly four-year roller coaster ride to an end. Full story


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Time to get healthy

By Leigh Ann Rutledge
Accent Editor

Getting healthyAccording to the American Cancer Society, two-thirds of cancer deaths are due to lifestyle choices.

Research has proven everyone benefits from being active, regardless of age.  People who are active are less stressed, live healthier lives and have lower medical costs.  By increasing your daily physical activity, you will feel good, look better and save money. Full story

 


150th Sesquicentennial of the Civil War

Civil War logoTo help commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War in Carroll County we have added a special section to our website. Please click here


Warriors fall to New Philadelphia 55-53

FPS staff report

Stephen EricksenIt was another nasty weather-shortened week for the Carrollton boys basketball team.

The Warriors did get in one game last week, a non-league contest at New Philadelphia.

However, last Friday’s Northeastern Buckeye Conference game at home against Louisville was postponed due to poor weather conditions. Full Story


 

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